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Esbjerg Kunstmuseum
The Utzon-designed Musikhuset Esbjerg is home to the small but eye-opening modern art collection of Esbjerg Kunstmuseum, which has notable works by Richard Mortensen, Robert Jacobsen and Per Kirkeby - also look out for work from Svend Wiig Hansen (he of the photogenic Mennesket ved Havet sculptures, just outside town).
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Esbjerg Vandtårn
Esbjerg self-consciously attempted to manufacture a medieval appearance in 1897 when town architect CH Clausen built Esbjerg Vandtårn, now conveniently (for tourists) located next door to Musikhuset Esbjerg. You can climb up the impressive-looking tower and get your bearings while checking out the sweeping harbour and the new-looking 'old' town.
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Fiskeri- og Søfartsmuseet
Although it's outshone somewhat by the huge aquarium at Hirtshals, for an up-close-and-personal look at North Sea marine life you can head 4km northwest of the city centre to the saltwater aquarium at Fiskeri- og Søfartsmuseet. Here you can see assorted local fish species getting along swimmingly, plus entertaining seals being fed daily. The aquarium can be reached on buses 1 and 8.
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Mennesket ved Havet
On the waterfront opposite the Fiskeri- og Søfartsmuseet (4km northwest of the city centre) is Esbjerg's most interesting landmark, Mennesket ved Havet, comprising four stark-white, 9m-high, stylised human figures, sitting rigid and staring out to sea. They were created by Danish sculptor Svend Wiig Hansen to commemorate the city's centennial in 1995 and they make a striking backdrop to holiday snaps.
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Musikhuset Esbjerg
Famed Danish architect Jørn Utzon (he of the Sydney Opera House) designed Musikhuset Esbjerg together with his son, Jan. The performing arts centre opened in 1997 and is the city's main venue for music concerts, classical and otherwise. It's also home to the Esbjerg Kunstmuseum (art museum) - one benefit from a visit to the museum is that from here it's easy to admire the angles and details (especially the mushroomlike columns) of the Utzons' architectural prowess.
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